Richburg, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richburg, Chester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Chester forecast zone and Chester County — the most common reported hazard around Richburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (17 days) and ice storms & sleet (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | Apr 22, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $120,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2022 | Dec 4, 2002 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Mar 16, 2017 · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2004 | Mar 31, 2002 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Feb 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2008 | Mar 7, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2012 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Chester forecast zone and Chester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richburg get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Richburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Catawba weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Richburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 53 miles south. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Richburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 53 mi south | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 69 mi west | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 142 mi south | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Richburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richburg, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 21 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 29, 2024, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 24, 1955.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Richburg's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Richburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richburg, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 53 miles south. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richburg the lowest scan from KCAE is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richburg free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Richburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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